Overview
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) released the OSSC CGL Mains Cut Off 2026 and provisional merit list on August 19, 2026, for the Combined Graduate Level recruitment covering 595 Group B and Group C posts. Candidates can check the category-wise cut-off for UR, SEBC, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Sports Person and PwD categories, along with the shortlist for Certificate Verification, at ossc.gov.in.
The result is provisional, and selection remains subject to verification of original certificates, eligibility conditions and category claims. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the shortlist PDF must follow the Certificate Verification schedule issued by the commission.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Post Name | Combined Graduate Level Group B and Group C Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 595 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | August 19, 2026 |
Candidates should note that the Certificate Verification date is yet to be announced. A separate notice containing the reporting time, venue and document requirements is expected to be published on the OSSC website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- Applicants must have the required proficiency in computer usage, including basic internet, email, word processing and data-handling applications, wherever prescribed for the post.
- Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia and should have passed Odia as a language subject at the level specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
- Post-specific technical or professional qualifications, if applicable, must be held by the prescribed eligibility date.
Age Limit
- The general age limit is ordinarily 21 to 38 years, subject to the post and recruitment-year provisions.
- SEBC, SC, ST and women candidates are generally eligible for an upper-age relaxation of five years.
- PwD candidates may receive an upper-age relaxation of 10 years, in addition to applicable category relaxation under Odisha government rules.
- Ex-Servicemen are entitled to age relaxation based on the period of qualifying military service.
- The exact cut-off date for calculating age should be verified from the detailed OSSC CGL notification.
Fees
- Candidates should check the detailed recruitment advertisement for the applicable examination-fee provisions.
- Where fee exemption has been notified by the Odisha government, eligible candidates are not required to pay an application fee.
- Any payment, if prescribed, must be made through the online facility available on the OSSC portal.
Selection Process
The OSSC CGL selection process generally consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening test used to shortlist candidates for the Main Written Examination.
- Main Written Examination: Candidates are assessed through papers and subjects specified for the relevant Group B and Group C posts. Category-wise cut-off marks are applied while preparing the merit list.
- Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, age, identity, caste, disability, sports or Ex-Servicemen documents, as applicable. Final selection is subject to successful verification.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment cycle has closed. The original application process was conducted as follows:
- Visit the OSSC website at ossc.gov.in and open the online application section.
- Select the relevant Combined Graduate Level recruitment advertisement and read the eligibility conditions carefully.
- Complete new-user registration using a valid mobile number and email address.
- Fill in personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the required format and file size.
- Pay the examination fee online if applicable, review the form and submit the application.
- Save a copy of the submitted form and registration number for future reference.
- To check the current result, open the Results or What’s New section, locate the OSSC CGL Mains cut-off and Certificate Verification shortlist notice, and download the PDF. Candidates should search the document using their roll number.
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FAQs
1. When was the OSSC CGL Mains Cut Off 2026 released?
The category-wise cut-off and provisional merit list were released on August 19, 2026.
2. Which categories are covered in the OSSC CGL cut-off PDF?
The PDF provides applicable cut-off details for UR, SEBC, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Sports Person and PwD candidates.
3. When will OSSC conduct Certificate Verification?
The Certificate Verification date is TBA. Shortlisted candidates should regularly check the official website and keep their original documents ready.
